Cruising
Apr 15, 2024Some of Europe’s Best Day Cruises
A week cruising along the Danube or the Rhine may be the stuff of dreams for many, but family travelers can enjoy views from the water in ways kinder to the family budget. Many riverside cities offer scenic cruises, and some Baltic or Mediterranean ports have daytrips to nearby islands or coastal attractions. In several cities you can cruise the canals, and in Switzerland you can spend a day cruising on Lake Geneva, with sightseeing stops in lakeside towns.
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Destinations / Europe
Apr 11, 2024Some of the Best Daytrips from Munich, Germany
The lively city of Munich has plenty to keep family travelers busy, but families wanting to see a little more of Germany will find some of the country’s highlights within an easy daytrip. Every kid will want to see the fairy-tale castle of Neuschwanstein and will recognize its pointed towers as the inspiration for castles in Disney theme parks.
Destinations / North America
Apr 9, 2024Angel Island: A Romantic Daytrip from San Francisco
For a romantic picnic site or family travel from San Francisco, head across the bay by ferry and spend a day on Angel Island. Covering the largest natural island in the bay, Angel Island State Park is networked with hiking and biking trails, one of which climbs to the highest point — the summit of Mount Caroline Livermore. From there, get sensational views of the bay and its surroundings.
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United Airlines Celebrates its First Class of United Aviate Graduates
As the only major U.S. airline to own a flight school, United Airlines already hit a major milestone, and now the carrier celebrates another important — and historic — step as the inaugural class of United Aviate Academy pilots graduates, leading the next generation of aviators. The 51 students in the graduating class were majority, at 80 percent, women and people of color — another stride toward United’s goal of training 5,000 new pilots by 2030 with half women or POC.
Destinations / Europe
Apr 5, 2024Your Budget Guide to London
No European capital is exactly cheap to visit, but family travelers to London will find activities and experiences that won’t break the piggy bank. The first of these, and the city’s best bargain, is a ride on the upper deck of one of London’s iconic double-decker buses.